Stephanie Garrison

Allina Health's sustainability program is one important way we support the people we serve by minimizing the impact of our physical footprint. Check out our Climate Action Plan on the AKN which will fulfill our pledge to: reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and engage with staff and our community to promote climate education and encourage action.

I attend monthly All Together Better Champion meetings as well as share important well-being content with my colleagues!

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

Turn off light and open blinds to use natural light for remote working. This will reduce energy used.

I will keep 4 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 1 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

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